S6Ep8 - The Beginning of MED Series: RPE

<p><span style="font-weight: 300;">RPE--rate of perceived exertion--is a subjective way to assess the difficulty of a set.  The set is rated with a number that roughly aligns with the number of reps in reserve--the number of reps the lifter believes he could complete if he went to failure.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">RPE is great as a descriptive tool and can be used to cap or increase the intensity of a set based on how the lifter is performing on a particular day.  It first should be used descriptively, as lifters learn to appreciate the true difficulty of a set--especially with the help of a coach.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">It can be used prescriptively, especially for the first time a lift is used, as for a supplemental lift.  A ballpark should generally be given, as the lifter could be wildly off the desired difficulty.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Finally, it’s impossible to assess RPE without knowing what an RPE 10 set feels like.  Novices do not need to be worried about RPE.  RPE is best introduced with intermediates who perform a wide array of difficulties throughout the week.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial. </span> <a href="https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh"><span style= "font-weight: 300;">https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Special offers from BLOC and our partners: </span> <a href= "https://barbell-logic.com/offers/"><span style= "font-weight: 300;">https://barbell-logic.com/offers/</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Connect with the hosts</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsstrong/"><span style= "font-weight: 300;">Matt on Instagram</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https: